Steph....can I just say that I've MISSED you! It's kind of funny sometimes. Since I have a son only 9 months younger than Rob, it feels sometimes....crazy? incestuous? for me to admit I love reading these damn stories. Since Anna is older it helps make me feel better about it. I have really missed Rob & Anna. Keep them coming. Oh, btw, do you have a playlist anywhere for any of this? Just wondering......carole.grinder@crl.com

Author's Response:

I missed you guys too! I promise to try not to take that long again! RL is jsut being difficult.

Okay, okay... this is nice... I was a bit worried at first (guilty actually) reading about a real person as opposed to my fictional Edward reads... but I'm impressed so far... keep up the good work :)

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thanks so much my dear!

I know, when I first started writing this, I was fearful to even post it, because it was a real person fic. But my story had purpose, if that makes sense at all ( and not for the hot schmexy times, lol)

OK...holy hell Batman. The idea of helping Rob get into character for Georges, I think my head just imploded a little. That was just...MMMMMMMMMMMMMM. I would have payed cold hard cash to be cast in that movie. And for Jen to be able to bring that out on him, I just LOVED it.

Mack and his family just made me want to cry. I cannot imagine how his RL family deals with all of the travel he does, but I'm certain he has a good florist on speed dial.

And can I tell you...the Hot Sheet and the Pattinscout Playhouse had me cackling. I may or may not have a browser that looks very similar, but really, don't we all?

Love you dearest...that was incredible!

MWAH!

~Tracy

Author's Response:

LOL! now i have that in my head! hahaha

oh yes, to be able to PLAY with Rob. i mean role play, yeah... that would be AWESOME!

I have no idea how Mack's real life family deals with it. it must be so difficult. maybe he doesn't have kids (that makes me all kinds of sad) but i bet he knows how to woo his wife! haha

Bel Ami Rob is sooooo sexy! I simply cannot wait until that movie comes out. Thank you for bringing us into that world(or a version thereof).

As much as I am impatient for updates to this and OTT please don't fret about it. We all understand how RL can interfere(Damn RL) and we don't expect you to do more than you can. And if there are any negative responses about the updates-well poo poo on them!

Please don't hesitate to bring us more Bel Ami Rob in the future. I am sure he needs to get into character on a frequent basis. Tee Hee!

Thank you soooo much for sharing Rob and Jen with us. They make RL much easier to deal with.

MWAH!!!! ;) <3

Author's Response:

yay for puddle of goo!

This movie may kill us... so maybe its a good thing it might not open till after Water for Elelphants.... I can't wait!

thank you for understanding about RL.. it's a bear this fall, and last fall i had a happy buffer of chapters, this time, not so much with two stories runnning, but i promise to get them out as soon as they are written! thanks!

oh yes, we have a few chapters of Bel Ami still to look over! hehehee not to worry!

I meant to read just the first chapter of her trip to the states, but I couldn't stop until she got home safely with Rob after everything that had happened. Now I'll have to go to work tomorrow on just a few hours of sleep. It's totally worth it though. Emotional drama can keep you going just as well as sleep sometimes.

I just love that Jen is going to meet Mack's family. So sweet. How hot was Rob getting into character. Should be a fun day on the set for Jen. I don't think I could handle watching my man do that. Sweet Jesus, I can't imagine having Rob take me up against the wall like that. It's the stuff dreams are made of.

Author's Response:

I am very excited to get Jen meeting other people, especially Stacy. I mean, the woman behind the Mack Truck has to be awesome, right?

We'll see how Jen deals with the set times... she says she'll be ok... but really... it's got to be hard to watch...

Wow, Steph, this was definitely worth the wait. I was away over the weekend and saw that you had updated but couldn't get any "alone" time to read until now. So much going on in this chapter. Jen is getting so much stronger. The nasty business with Summit had the opposite effect than what Mr. Big Man was hoping for. Good for Jen. I'm glad he was fired but I do want to know what other goodies were in the packages.

Mack was his normal sweet self, what would we do without him. I am looking forward to meeting his wife. I think she and Jen could become very good friends.

You had to break out the Rome Rob, didn't you? Gah, that's the hottest Rob ever; sheer perfection. Sigh..... OK, back to reviewing...

That was a great idea Jen had, using Rome Rob as an example of Rob's sexuality, because we all know he has no clue about how he affects women. I think he was struggling with Georges so much because he is the polar opposite of Rob, and in taking Jen like that, he let his baser instincts take over. Very well done!

Waiting anxiously for the Bel Ami set visit and also a US release date. Grrrr.

Author's Response:

Thanks hun!

Jen is getting stronger, and we'll see just how sincere Summit is in the months coming up. Ah the packages, we may never know. Jen is intending on mailing them back.

you know how much i love Mack. I do think Stacy and Jen will have a lot in common, and something to share between the two.

Yep... had to break out the Rome Rob. and its funny, every site for Rob seems to be breaking him out suddenly... it's like we are linked somehow! LOL!

But yes, Rome Rob is sex personified... Rob can do it, he just has to get in that mode. He has been in this caring fragile loving mode for so long, he has forgotten some of the more intense times. He needs to find that dark side again... we do so love it!

Poor hubbers... never had a chance. Between your and duders updates... poor guy... BTW: just got a tweet from Ashley Greene... she's in Louisiana. So excited! Cause you know what is to come for me! YAY!!!

Author's Response:

mmmhmmm. Rome Rob for the win...

yay for the hubs! hahaha.

so excited for you! they are arriving! can't wait for you to have a great time!

I honestly just don't know where to start. What ever went on at the begining of the chapter (and I'm sure it was good!) has just been wiped from my brain by the George/Rachel rehursal at the end. And you just had to mention Rome Rob didnt you? Though actually I prefer Sex Drive Rob, but still, how am I surposed to get to sleep now? This was, as usual , wonderfully written. Rob is such a sweet guy, it was so beautiful that he was finding it difficult to play the part of George because he is just not tha kind of guy. I mean really, if we weren't all crazy in love with him before, we sure are now. and just how much of the script will they re enact? and will any of us survive reading about it? and Jen was just so good with him, talking through things, getting him to focus, shifting his thought patterns the right way. I meen if Rob honestly dosnt know how seriously sexy he looks in some of his photoshoots and red carpet events, then no wonder he cant believe that he can play this character. AND, now you've told us that Jen will be on set with Rob tomorrow. So thats another chapter that will have me checking my in box for EVERY day. though I know you are busy so don't worry about it. delayed gratification and all that LOL! And somewhere along the line we are going to hear about all of this from Robs POV and that is going to be even more amazing ('cos I'm biased and always prefer Robs POV)

God, I'm tired, got to stop rambling and go to sleep. Fantastic chapter, i was so thrilled to find an update.

By the way I was slightly disturbed to see in one of your reviews that you like watching 'Little Brittain'. You do know we are not all like that yes?

Things that will be keeping my brain busy tonight (though hopefully while I sleep!): a soul destroyingly sexy picture of Rome Rob his wickedly sinful eyes looking up at me and only me as he licks an ice cream cone while 'you can leave your hat on' plays in the background. (though Dudders is responsible for that last musical addition since after her DuRoy chapters i cant get it out of my head!) Darn girls, how am I ever going to get any sleep?!

Oh, just read your Rob affirmation. Pretty darn good. who am I kidding, it's a dream come true, my brain will have soooo much to work with tonight!

Love you to bits Steph. I hope RL isnt dragging you down, though it sounds as if your RL might be as interesting as some fics! Perhaps you will tell us more one day?

Looking forward to the next update, but I'm willing to suffer a wait 'cos it's always worth it!

Jo

Author's Response:

BWHAHAHA!

yes i do like me some Little Britain, and TOTALLY know most aren't like that. kind of like we are not all like Family Guy. but i love the idiocy of it. sometimes i just need a ridiculous laugh, then i turn back to James Oliver and want to cook my life away.

mmm. yes, sex drive Rob is another... he may need to make an appearance in coming chapters for more inspiration.

i sincerely hope Rob has some inkling as to what he does to us. i think maybe he does, and laughs at how easy we are... hey, I can be easy Rob... js...

love you more my dear. no really my life is pretty mundane, aside from the long work hours and lack of sleep. wish it were more exciting... maybe if i went on a little roadtrip, I could find an adventure... lol....

ok, so now where were we? oh, yeah -- amazing chapter as always, chica!

it's funny, i was thinking of you just this morning, wondering when you might be updating again. i knew that RL was busy for you, so i reminded myself to just sit tight and you would not forget about us. and then i got your update! squeeeee! happy day!

i'm really intrigued about your mention of Deathly Hallows -- are you working on it in some way? very cool if so, but you are still a cool chica if not!

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